West Country Cancer

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Granddad with cancer gives up work to travel the world in his van

Anthony George, who's now 74, took up 'van life' after being diagnosed with cancer 12 years ago.

12 Aug

Cancer charity becomes latest to receive mystery £1,000 donation

Penny Brohn received an envelope containing £1,060, all in £20 notes. It’s thought to be the 5th similar donation in the region.

10 Jul

Young cancer survivor takes on sailing adventure

A 21-year-old from Bristol living through and beyond cancer has taken on a sailing adventure.

4 Jul

Man builds world's first 'exoskeleton' to help wife walk after cancer surgery

The amazing nurses helping people through chemo with a little 'box of kindness'

Bristol Bears star urges people to get checked five years after cancer diagnosis

Tributes to 'much-admired' air ambulance pilot who died aged 42

Parents' search for treatment as toddler diagnosed with incurable cancer

Bristol Rovers squad take part in head shave to support Nick Anderton

Footballer Nick Anderton thanks fans for support after cancer diagnosis

Cancer patient becomes first in UK to have pioneering robotic surgery

'Smiley' toddler could die within weeks without 'needle in a haystack' donor

Boy completes 700km run - one for every point Bristol Bears conceded

Hairdresser with cancer devotes life to helping other patients feel good

Cancer survivor choosing between heating and eating as energy costs soar